Dear Mr McCloy,

SUBJECT: Freedom of Information Request

Thank you for your request for information in relation to:

`' Whether or not the Family Courts operate under Common

     Law.

     If they do operate under Common Law then please provide the

     recorded information that states that

     parents/relatives/grandparents are guilty until proven innocent.

     If the Family Court's do not operate under Common Law, please state

     under what Law they operate.''

Your request was received on 11 February 2010 and is being handled under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI). You will receive a response by 11 March 2010- 20 working days from date of receipt of request to the Court Service.

If you have any queries about your request please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Yours sincerely

Anne Largan

Communications Group